We all know that a healthy diet is important to prevent heart disease, but a recent study suggests that eating wholesome foods can also protect people with cardiovascular disease from recurring heart attacks and strokes. The study appeared in the American Heart Association journal Circulation. “At times, patients don’t think they need to follow a […]

A recent study suggests that adding low-fat yogurt to your diet may reduce the risk of hypertension. Researchers have found that people who regularly consume yogurt have lower systolic blood pressure and a lower risk of developing high blood pressure. The study was presented at the High Blood Pressure Research 2012 Scientific Sessions of the […]

An unhealthy diet made up mostly of junk foods can lead to short- and long-term health problems. If you frequent fast food restaurants, vending machines, and convenience stores, chances are your diet will be high in saturated fat, sugar, and sodium, and won’t have enough vitamins, minerals, and fiber. A typical diet of sweets, fats, […]

Good news for cheese lovers. A recent study has found that cheese cuts diabetes risk. The study, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, says that consuming two slices of cheese daily cuts the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 12 percent. The new findings contradict health guidelines which recommend limiting the consumption […]

There are new discussions floating from community to community and it is beginning to reflect an old-fashioned debate. The two new topics introduced into the public arena are with sugar and salt intake. However, even amongst the insurance providers and the medical health care community the debating back and forth keeps bringing new discussions into […]